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9 Best Nursing Homes in Caroline County, VA

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Caroline County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 9 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Caroline County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Caroline County is about $5,486, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 137 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Photo of Morningside House of Spotsylvania
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66 Floor plans available
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Very quick to respond in a crisis. The financial representation regarding certain fees no very well explained. Our family members was there about 15 days. $[fee removed] non refundable deposit, she died on...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Morningside House of Spotsylvania is the leading memory-care dedicated assisted living community in Spotsylvania County designed and built exclusively for residents with memory impairments such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Lewy-Body and other related dementias. While other assisted living...
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Cambridge Gardens has been such a blessing for our family. My mom loves the food and socializing during meal times. The hairdresser, [name removed] is so great with her and all the residents. She loves to...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Welcome to Cambridge Gardens Assisted LivingDiscover the best of Fredericksburg at Cambridge Gardens, where comfort, care, and connection come together in the heart of Lee’s Hill. Just moments from shops, entertainment, and trusted medical services, our single-level, maintenance-free community is...
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Caring and respectful staff. Small size. Lots of effort put in to involve the Ashland community. Yes, we would recommend Hanover Manor Assisted Living to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Hanover Manor is a small, quaint senior living community located near the heart of Ashland, Virginia -- just 10 miles north of Richmond. Our intimate one story facility only accommodates 40 residents. This truly sets us apart from the larger communities and we like it that way. Everyone knows...
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88 Floor plans available
8.1
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The whole team is expectational. I know my father is being cared for my a team that looks at their residents as family. My dad is thriving and being his best self under their care.
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Morningside House of Fredericksburg is located in Fredericksburg, VA, Spotsylvania County, just 53 miles south of Washington DC. The community is conveniently located to Central Park Shopping Center and near Quantico Marine Corps Base.Residents of Morningside House of Fredericksburg enjoy private...
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Alpha House is a special place. Alpha House is a small charming senior living community devoted to Alzheimer’s and dementia residents. We are located in a country-like setting near the heart of Ashland, Virginia—just 10 miles north of Richmond. Alpha House mirrors our small, intimate community by...
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I would highly recommend this community to others based on my experience. The community is kept neat and clean, and the staff is very nice and helpful. The food looks good, and they have activities...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Hughes Home is located in Fredericksburg, VA, an area that is rich in history and beauty. Those who choose to make this assisted living community their home will find that its location offers much to do and see. Those who are guests of the residents of this community will find that they have much...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Woodmont Center, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients and residents....
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of nursing homes in Caroline County, VA

The average cost of senior living in Caroline County is $5,486 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montross, VA with an average of $4,168 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Caroline County, VA, vs. nearby counties

Caroline County, VA
$5,486/mo

Nursing homes costs in Caroline County, VA, vs. state and national averages

Caroline County, VA
$5,486/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Caroline County, VA, vs. other senior living options

$5,456/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,486/mo

Nursing homes costs in Caroline County, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,049/mo
Studio
$5,689/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,150/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,500/mo

Senior living costs in Caroline County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Caroline County, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCaroline County, VAVirginiaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,486/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$5,443/mo$5,442/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,456/mo$5,453/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,192/mo$4,621/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Caroline County, VA:$5,486/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Caroline County, VA:$5,443/mo
Virginia:$5,442/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Caroline County, VA:$5,456/mo
Virginia:$5,453/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Caroline County, VA:$4,192/mo
Virginia:$4,621/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Caroline County, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Caroline County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Caroline County, VAVA stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Caroline County, VA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Caroline County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Caroline County, VA$6,397/mo$4,608/mo+38.8%
Virginia$5,764/mo$5,315/mo+8.4%
National$5,552/mo$5,224/mo+6.3%
Caroline County, VA
2024 average cost:$6,397/mo
2023 average cost:$4,608/mo
Percent change:+38.8%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$5,764/mo
2023 average cost:$5,315/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,552/mo
2023 average cost:$5,224/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Caroline County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Caroline County

Viva Senior Living at Fredericksburg

5.0
I am very happy with the level of care provided by Greenfield. My mom has been at this community for 7 weeks now and she is well provided for and happy. She now has a circle of new friends and an active social life, something that had been lacking in her life for a number of years.

Hughes Home in Fredericksburg, VA

3.8
We chose Hughes Home because my dad was in early stages of dementia and we wouldn't have to move him, he could continue staying here. Also, the staff members and owners were very friendly. They have different options on room sizes depending on what you want for your loved one. My dad is very ...
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Fredericksburg Assisted Living

4.9
I moved my father into Fredericksburg assisted living about 1 month ago. This is by far the best facility he has ever been in. [name removed], the Administrator is great, as is her staff. They are all caring, compassionate, competent, attentive,and friendly. I highly recommend ...
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Caroline County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Caroline County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Caroline County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Caroline County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Caroline County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Caroline County, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
66.7%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Caroline County nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Caroline County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Caroline County, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
44.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Caroline County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Caroline County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Caroline County, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Caroline County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Caroline County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Caroline County, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Caroline County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Caroline County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Caroline County, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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